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Firestorm 2017 - list first thoughts

With my recent decision to attend the GT that Games Workshop are running it changed my perspective for how I was going to play my Ultramarines in an upcoming tournament.Shifting me from a friendly not too crazy list, to one that should hopefully be able to put out some hurt on my opponents.Here it is.Super Heavy Auxilary DetachmentRoboute Guilliman (+3 Command Points)Battalion Detachment (+3 Command Points)Lieutenant - Power Maul, Plasma PistolLibrarian - Force SwordTactical Squad (10), Heavy Bolter, Combi-Plasma, Plasma GunTactical Squad (5), Combi-Flamer, FlamerTactical Squad (10), Heavy Bolter, Combi-Plasma, Plasma GunContemptor Dreadnought - Kheres Assault Cannon, Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon, Storm BolterSicaran Battle Tank, Heavy Bolter (3), Twin Accelerator AutocannonSternguard Veteran Squad (7), Plasma Gun x 1, Special Issue BoltgunLandraider, Twin Lascannon, Twin Heavy Bolter, Multi-MeltaDrop Pod, Storm BolterTotal Points: 1997Total Models: 39Unit Count: 11Drops: 7Command Points: 9With the Ultramarines trait at least I will be able to get out of any combats I get stuck in, and this list provides me both Guilliman & a Contemptor to deal with those threats when they are up close and personal.

The Tactical Squads are built the way they are to increase the volume of shots as I expect this army to be relatively mobile, and the Heavy Bolter consistently does the job I need it to.The Librarian is the only thing here I have that is at risk of not being ready for the weekend, as I still actually have to source, build and paint the model... its now tuesday....Finally the Sicaran helps against flyers, and with big Bobby G sitting next to it, its 8 rerolling hits, and rerolling wounds ignoring the -1 to hit vs flyers should be quite nice. Especially with its flat 2 damage a hit.

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So first up, some time to consider what I should be using for this weekend, I already have a balanced list without Guilliman that shouldnt be too much of an ass to play against, but doesnt really make it easy to get top 40.

So I recently got my hands on the latest edition of Necromunda, here are some quick unboxing snaps.

When you take the top off you are greeted with the usual mass of sprues, and some nice Orange templates... although I have to admit I still have about ten of each! Six sprues in total are included

Removing the sprues and you can see the pack of cards, dice and model bases.

The tiles are neatly shrinkwrapped and look pretty awesome as well.

As is the rulebook --- somehow two days on and I have still avoided removing the shrink wrap while I prep the rest of the box! You also get a very nice guide to how to assemble the models, what it doesnt cover is the mass of spares you get (something I will go into, in another post!

Pulling out the terrain, and i thought it would be worth comparing some of the old style bulkheads that you got in the original Necromunda to the newer ones. The difference is obvious with an overall shorter height and wider body.

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So first up, some time to consider what I should be using for this weekend, I already have a balanced list without Guilliman that shouldnt be too much of an ass to play against, but doesnt really make it easy to get top 40.